Collaborative Piano - Instrumental Focus

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The Curriculum

Collaborative Piano-Instrumental, MM Master of Music

Notes:

Major Studies*

PCKMU 000 — Collaborative Piano

Fall and SpringFaculty

All Music students receive 15 one-hour private lessons each semester.

0 credits

MSMUS R623-4 — Repertoire Performance

0 creditsFull YearCollaborative Piano Faculty

A component of applied studies for Collaborative Piano majors consisting of public performance of required repertoire. Performance venues include Liederabend and Sonatenabend concerts in Paul Hall, master classes in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, and chamber music concerts in Alice Tully Hall.

4 credits

GRMUS R601-2 — Sonatas for Accompanists I

4 creditsFull YearCollaborative Piano Faculty

Study and performance of the vast sonata literature for all instruments, building the communication skills necessary for efficient and effective rehearsal with instrumentalists, and leading to polished performances. Repertoire chosen for each individual student's needs. Collaborative Piano majors only.

0 credits

GRMUS R623-4 — Studio Accompanying

0 creditsFull YearFaculty

Collaborative Piano majors accompany in the studios and classes of instrumental and vocal arts faculty. This requirement, a component of their major study, provides valuable hands-on experience developing collaborative skills under the guidance of a wide variety of professional musicians.

Departmental Practicum

4 credits

GRMUS P691-2 — Instrumental Accompanying I

4 creditsFull YearJonathan Feldman

A performance class in which participants prepare repertoire and play without rehearsal with a core group of instrumentalists. Extensive study of orchestral reductions, comparison of different editions, examination of full orchestral scores, and discussion of other options for realizations for the piano. Additional focus on sight-reading and ways to imitate and produce orchestral sounds on the piano. Also included is preparation of repertoire for piano within the orchestra as part of the symphonic instrumentation. Required of all first-year Collaborative Piano majors; Conducting and Piano majors with permission of the instructor.

4 credits

GRMUS P693-4 — Skills of Vocal Accompanying

4 creditsFull YearLydia Brown

Through the study of English, French, and German song, this course endeavors to identify and explore the specific skills required of both pianists and singers in the successful rehearsal and performance of this repertoire. Focus on performance practice issues and how they differ from composer to composer. Required of all first-year Collaborative Piano majors; Voice, Conducting, and Piano majors with permission of the instructor.

Specialized Studies*

Graduate Courses*

Total Credits 1st Year: 32

Major Studies*

PCKMU 000 — Collaborative Piano

Fall and SpringFaculty

All Music students receive 15 one-hour private lessons each semester.

0 credits

MSMUS R623-4 — Repertoire Performance

0 creditsFull YearCollaborative Piano Faculty

A component of applied studies for Collaborative Piano majors consisting of public performance of required repertoire. Performance venues include Liederabend and Sonatenabend concerts in Paul Hall, master classes in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, and chamber music concerts in Alice Tully Hall.

4 credits

GRMUS R701-2 — Sonatas for Accompanists II

4 creditsFull YearCollaborative Piano Faculty

Study and performance of the vast sonata literature for all instruments, building the communication skills necessary for efficient and effective rehearsal with instrumentalists, and leading to polished performances. Repertoire chosen for each individual student's needs. Collaborative Piano majors only.

0 credits

GRMUS R623-4 — Studio Accompanying

0 creditsFull YearFaculty

Collaborative Piano majors accompany in the studios and classes of instrumental and vocal arts faculty. This requirement, a component of their major study, provides valuable hands-on experience developing collaborative skills under the guidance of a wide variety of professional musicians.